Friday, December 19, 2008

How To Stop Panic Attacks

Bethany was in the changing room of a department store when a panic attack started. She had the horrible sensation that her heart was beating too fast.She began trembling all over and felt hot and sweaty. She felt as if she was dying. She ended up running out of the store to find a quiet place to sit until she felt better.

Figures from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) show that about 18% of the population, or close to one in every five adults, has a form of anxiety disorder, whether it's post-traumatic stress disorder, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, or even just general anxiety (GAD).

Physical symptoms of panic attacks-

Most people who have a panic attack describe it as a feeling that they are "crawling out of their skin." The symptoms include:
Heart palpitations
Chest pain
Breathing difficulty
Feeling of pressure on the chest
Dizziness or light headedness
Trembling or shaking
In addition to the physical symptoms, other unpleasant effects might be a feeling of disorientation, and the very real fear that you are going crazy or losing your mind.

Anxiety disorders including panic attacks have now become so prevalent that there are now thousands of people seeking treatment for their anxiety.
Conventional treatments for panic attacks usually consist of medication, therapy and teachiing suffers how to cope with the symptoms of panic attacks through cognitive behavioral therapy. Often meditation and relaxation techniques are recommended.


It is not uncommon for people to spend many months having therapy sessions to overcome their panic attacks. Unfortunately, very often these people experience only a minor improvement in their anxiety symptoms. Prescribed medications often have nasty side effects, but patients must keep taking them otherwise the panic attacks start again.

Fortunately, if you are interested in discovering how to stop panic attacks there is a radical new treatment I discovered that is unlike anything that is available today. It involves no medication, no herbs, no therapy, no riding out the fear or hypnosis. If you want to find out about it, visit Freedom From Panic or sign up for the free newsletter at Freedom From Panic Tips.

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